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Signing week has come and gone, with a few major developments in the 2026 SC Next Top 100 that impacted some of the best recruiting classes in the country. Texas was the big winner of the week. The Longhorns already had two top-60 commitments, then signed two more elite recruits in No. 8 Brihanna Crittendon and No. 10 Addison Bjorn. These commitments vaulted the Longhorns up the post-signing window class rankings. Vanderbilt (No. 35 Jhai Johnson), Michigan (No. 45 Fope Ayo) and Kansas (No. 33 Cydnee Bryant) also picked up early signing period commitments to improve their standing on the national scale. Landing the top players in the country carries significant weight, too. Despite smaller classes, No. 1 Saniyah Hall (USC), No. 2 Oliviyah Edwards (Tennessee), No. 3 Olivia Vukosa (UConn), No. 4 Kate Harpring (North Carolina) and No. 6 McKenna Woliczko (Iowa) were all impactful developments for their respective schools. In the Trojans' case, Hall's overwhelming dominance, along with the addition of top international recruit Sitaya Fagan, was enough to maintain the top spot. Here's how the numbers now break down for the 2026 class: Ninety-six of the SC Next Top 100 players are now signed to their school of choice. Fifty-three programs across 12 conferences have landed at least one top-100 commitment. Twenty-eight programs have multiple top-100 commitments. Notre Dame leads the way with five; Texas, Duke and Clemson each have four; and Nebraska, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida State have three.
We can anticipate a few more changes by the end of the academic year due to a few factors. Four top-100 prospects have yet to announce their decisions, including the lone remaining five-star, Jerzy Robinson. Going into the early signing period, the No. 5 prospect's choices were down to South Carolina and LSU, though with an extended process any additions to that list would not be a surprise. There will also be a domino effect from coaching changes as well as the transfer portal. For now, here's a look at the top 25 recruiting classes in women's college basketball after the early signing period. Last updated: Nov. 21, 2025 See the full 2026 girls SC Next Top 100 player rankings    1. USC TrojansNo. 1 G Saniyah Hall
Five-star F Sitaya Fagan (Australia) For the third time in four years, USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb has the No. 1 recruit, with Hall following JuJu Watkins (2023) and Jazzy Davidson (2025). The Trojans also have arguably the top international recruit in Fagan. Hall is a 6-foot do-everything guard who earned MVP honors at the U19 FIBA Women's World Cup in July. She scores from everywhere and she's an exceptional rebounder, particularly on offense. A lean 6-4, Fagan glides down the court, attacks the rim in transition and can spot up for the 3. In the half court, she moves well without the ball to get to her spots. A potential lineup next season of Watkins, Davidson, Kennedy Smith, Hall and Fagan would be as versatile, long and skilled as any we've seen in recent memory, and is a future WNBA-quality lineup.
 2. Texas LonghornsNo. 8 F Brihanna Crittendon
No. 10 W Addison Bjorn
No. 20 PG Aaliah Spaight
No. 57 G Amalia Holguin Vic Schaefer went west to land two guards from the same club team -- Spaight and Holguin -- then layered in a pair of five-stars in Crittendon and Bjorn. Crittendon, the top-ranked player in the Longhorns' class, has a coveted blend of versatility as a prototypical 6-3 face-up forward with 3-point range and slashing ability. Improved defense and rebounding in the summer helped her rise in the rankings. Bjorn, a wiry 6-1 wing, is one of the most adaptable and decorated players in the class. A three-time USA Basketball gold medalist, she's a high-IQ facilitator who gets to the rim, and her defensive switchability will fit Texas' pressure-based system perfectly. Spaight was a massive stock riser this summer after averaging over 20 points a game on the Nike EYBL circuit. The shifty 5-7 point guard refined her skills and showed she can run a team and make others better. She could be a seamless replacement for Rori Harmon. Spaight also has plenty of experience running alongside Holguin, a 5-9 guard who will bring some much-needed shooting to the Longhorns' lineup and can slide over to the lead guard role in a pinch.
  3. Duke Blue DevilsNo. 12 PG Autumn Fleary
No. 16 G Bella Flemings
No. 25 G Sanai Green
No. 43 P Taylor Sofilkanich Coach Kara Lawson's latest recruiting class contains major star power and fills key roster needs with Duke set to graduate both Taina Mair and Ashlon Jackson after this season. This class is chock full of the types of interchangeable perimeter players and fundamentally-sound bigs that have long been the backbone of the Blue Devils' success. Fleary, a 5-7 point guard, plays with old-school savvy and a sharp handle, knack for distribution and scoring chops. Flemings, a 6-0 shooter, has the skill to initiate offense and the strength to finish through contact at the rim. Green is another 6--0 guard with a strong frame and an all-around game aided by high-level rebounding and defense. She missed last year due to a knee injury but is expected back for her high school senior season. Sofilkanich is a back-to-the-basket post player who seals hard on the block and can finish well over either shoulder.
 4. Notre Dame Fighting IrishNo. 9 W Jacy Abii
No. 24 G Jenica Lewis
No. 30 W Isabella Ragone
No. 37 F Amari Byles
No. 81 F Isabella Sangha Notre Dame's 2026 high school class is headlined by four high-level forwards with varied skill sets and one of the nation's premier shooters. This group will fill a considerable void with four of ND's top five interior players graduating after this season. The 6-2 Abii can play at the wing or as a stretch four. She's an elite passer at either position and she can shoot or attack the rim from the perimeter. After missing most of last season with a knee injury, she's expected to be fully healthy for her high school senior year at Legion Prep (Texas). Lewis is a 5-10 long-range shooter with an expanded perimeter game. She's a very intelligent defender and reads the floor well. Offensively, she makes good decisions in the pick-and-roll, and she's added some wiggle off the bounce to keep defenses honest. Ragone, is a 6-2 sharpshooting wing/forward, provides competitiveness and defensive versatility. Also 6-2, Byles is an athletic face-up type who is at her best slashing to the rim and getting on the glass. She showed an improved pull-up jumper over the summer. Sangha, meanwhile, was a late riser up the recruiting boards. The 6-3 post burst on the basketball scene in April with her effort on the glass and efficiency around the rim. She's also a high-level volleyball player.
  5. Kentucky WildcatsNo. 13 PG Maddyn Greenway
No. 19 W Savvy Swords
No. 23 G Emily McDonald This is a major haul for Kenny Brooks. A multi-sport star out of Minnesota, Greenway scores in bunches from all three levels. Swords is a versatile 6-1 forward who can facilitate, shoot and rebound. McDonald is a 6-0 guard who can create her own shot or play out of the flow of action to get open opportunities to launch from deep. All are capable scorers who know how to play alongside other elite players.
 6. Clemson TigersNo. 11 G Trinity Jones
No. 27 W/F Kimora Fields
No. 39 F Julia Scott
No. 50 G Meeyah Green
Three-star P Dyarri Braddick After landing two top-100 recruits last year, Shawn Poppie has locked in four top-50 players in the 2026 class. Jones is one of the class' elite talents. The 6-1 guard slashes to the rim with an explosiveness that is hard to defend. At 5-11, Fields is strong on the glass and at the rim but can also stretch the defense. Scott is an old school 6-3 forward who also can space the floor with her ability to catch and shoot. Green's poise, decision-making and confident play style makes everyone better around her on the court. Braddick is a lefty big who patrols the paint and works primarily on the block offensively.
 7. Indiana HoosiersNo. 28 W Addison Nyemchek
No. 32 G Gigi Battle
No. 64 PG Ashlinn James
Four-star C Zoe Jackson (Australia) A year ago, coach Teri Moren had the No. 21 class. The Hoosiers' 2026 group is once again poised to make an impact, and has a little bit of everything. Nyemchek brings length, switchability and high IQ at 6-1. She's an elite glue player because she's comfortable anywhere on the floor and can plug holes on both ends. At 5-11, Battle is fiercely competitive and dramatically improved her offensive game, leading to a notable rise in her recruiting stock. A 5-8 combo guard, James is dynamic off the dribble and excels in transition. Jackson, a 6-4 Australian post, anchors the class inside. She'll function like a traditional big who primarily controls the paint and around the rim.
  8. UConn HuskiesNo. 3 P Olivia Vukosa
Four-Star G Jovana Popovic (Serbia) This is a class with major international flair for UConn. Vukosa's commitment is a major development for the reigning champions. She's far and away the best big in the class as a modern center who can handle, shoot and facilitate. She has all the ingredients required for successful post players under Geno Auriemma. At 6-4, Vukosa moves fluidly for her size and brings valuable international seasoning after three summers of FIBA competition with Croatia. Expect her to mesh well with fellow future frontcourt teammates Sarah Strong and Blanca Quiñonez. The 5-8 Popovic will remind Husky fans a little of Nika Muhl, although Popovic's game is a bit more focused on the offensive end compared to Muhl's defensive prowess. Popovic is a shifty floor general type, a poised ball handler and solid decision-maker. She is a crafty finisher around the rim and a knockdown catch-and-shooter from 3-point range.
  9. Tennessee Lady VolunteersNo. 2 F Oliviyah Edwards
No. 62 W Gabrieal Minus In her first full recruiting cycle last year, coach Kim Caldwell made a big splash with the Lady Vols' second-ranked, five-player 2025 class. Replicating that volume will be tough, but the 2026 haul has one of the premier impact players, plus a high-level blue-collar wing to watch. Edwards is a skilled and multifaceted 6-3 forward who creates constant matchup problems. She stretches the floor as a face-up shooter, can attack off the bounce and has the dexterity to finish with either hand at the rim. Stylistically, she should flourish with the Lady Vols. Minus is a physical wing whose competitiveness stands out. Though she missed most of her 2024-25 high school and club seasons with a knee injury, she's known for being a hard-driving slasher and shooter. She's a committed, tough defender who rebounds well and can guard multiple positions.
  10. South Carolina GamecocksNo. 17 F Kaeli Wynn
No. 18 F Kelsi Andrews Dawn Staley will add a formidable frontcourt with the 2026 class. These two are physical and have the skill to play in multiple spots on the floor. Wynn is a confident and vocal presence on the floor with an exceptionally high basketball IQ. She is the daughter of longtime coaches, and brings that experience to the team. She is skilled in her offensive game and physical and confrontational defensively. Andrews is a formidable post presence. She works the offensive glass, can finish with either hand around the rim and can stretch the floor beyond the three. She is also a quality high-low passer, making her a valuable addition to a program like the Gamecocks, who use their bigs.
 11. North Carolina Tar HeelsNo. 4 PG Kate Harpring
No. 52 F Irene Guiamatsia Despite being small, this two-player class fills major needs for the Tar Heels. Harpring is the most aggressive scoring guard in the 2026 class. At 5-10, with a strong, broad frame, she relentlessly attacks defenses and hunts buckets. She has added a masterful pull-up and respectable 3-point shooting to her driving skills. She's also a rugged defender on the ball, and competitive. Guiamatsia, 6-4, is still raw but her energy and motor stand out. She attacks the offensive glass and keeps the ball high on both putbacks and dump-off opportunities. She's an alert, active defender -- a quality building block for a developing big.
 12. Vanderbilt CommodoresNo. 14 G Olivia Jones
No. 35 F Jhai Johnson
Three-star F Sther Ubaka Shea Ralph and Vanderbilt went coast-to-coast to assemble a two-player class featuring a five-star guard from New York and a fast-rising California forward. A 5-11 guard, Jones is a star at national powerhouse Long Island Lutheran. She's quick off the dribble, creates her own offense and keeps defenses honest from deep. She can moonlight at lead guard, and paired with Mikayla Blakes should help drive a high-tempo backcourt. Johnson, a 6-4 forward, surged this summer and has major upside. She's long, agile and athletic. She's efficient around the rim, and her disruptive interior defense should allow her to make an immediate impact in Nashville next season. Ubaka is a strong-bodied 6-foot forward who works the glass, defends hard and bullies her way to the rim with a high-energy style.
 13. Florida State SeminolesNo. 21 F Melissa Odom
No. 31 G Morgan Stewart
No. 61 F Chamiah Francis
Four-star G Asia Lee
Three-star G Kennedy Loux Brooke Wycoff's latest recruiting haul pairs high-level impact with plenty of depth, headlined by two top-35 additions. A two-sport star (softball), Odom is a gamer with a knack for reading the floor. She uses her physicality to manufacture points in the paint and has a soft shooting touch when she steps away from the rim. Stewart's stock blew up during her junior season and continued through the summer. She's a point guard with exceptional intangibles. Francis, a 6-2 forward, is a throwback-type post with a high motor on the glass. She has been out several months with a knee injury, but when healthy has impressive interior savvy to maneuver around bigger defenders. Lee is a hard-nosed defender who's making a case for a spot in the SC Next Top 100, while Loux is an in-state addition who can stretch the floor.
  14. Maryland TerrapinsNo. 7 G Jordyn Jackson
No. 42 F Mimi Thiero
F Eva-Grace Yebila (Great Britain) Maryland is doubling down on size and athleticism to fuel its up-tempo, high-scoring attack. The 6-1 Jackson is one of the strongest guards in the country, a major scoring threat who has incrementally polished her game over time. At 6-4, Thiero has length and a mountain of potential. She runs the floor easily, has soft touch and can play off two feet in the paint. Once she adds strength, she should thrive in Maryland's pace-and-space system. Yebila, a 6-4 center from London, is strong, coordinated and active around the rim. She was productive at the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division B level and has significant upside, but she's fairly raw, so don't expect significant early contributions.
 15. Nebraska CornhuskersNo. 22 F Ashlyn Koupal
No. 69 G Ava Miles
No. 100 PG Madeline Stewart Nebraska plays a gritty, team-first style that should suit its three-player class well. Koupal is a 6-2 sharpshooting forward who spaces the floor well and should fill a lot of holes. Miles has intriguing upside: For a perimeter player, she rebounds quite well with a competitive motor. She could star for Nebraska in a defined role as a slasher and elite defensive stopper. Stewart rounds out the class as a blue-collar glue player who is eager to hold everything together. She's a hard-nosed rebounder for her size with an improving shooting stroke.
 16. Oregon DucksNo. 26 G Brooklyn Haywood
No. 41 F Emilia Krstevski
Three-star La'u Pele Falatea A revered point guard developer, Kelly Graves' best teams always pair a lead guard with a versatile post player. This Ducks class has both. Haywood, a 5-9 combo guard with a scoring mentality, began to sharpen her point guard skills this summer and had a 2.6 assist-to-turnover ratio in Nike EYBL play. She should mesh nicely with Krstevski, a 6-4 post with nice touch around the rim. She has all the makings of a well-rounded future contributor: She runs the floor well for her size, is an active defender and is physical in the paint. Falatea is a 5-11 guard out of Utah who picked up first-team all-state honors as a high school junior.
 17. Iowa HawkeyesNo. 6 W McKenna Woliczko Woliczko is a multi-time USA Basketball junior national team member from California powerhouse Archbishop Mitty, where she's coached by the legendary Sue Phillips. She has been sidelined since January 2025 with an ACL injury but is expected back soon. A high-energy forward, she is relentless on the glass -- especially offensively -- and is an excellent finisher. She's an efficient scorer inside 15 feet who had also begun to expand her shooting range before her injury.
 18. Louisville CardinalsNo. 34 PG Ariyana Cradle
No. 68 G Myah Epps
F Ayse Melek Demirer (Turkey) Jeff Walz has two feisty guards on the way next season. Cradle is a tough-nosed guard who fearlessly attacks the rim. Her game has taken a huge leap over the past year as she has made better decisions, especially in the pick-and-roll, and has become a more efficient shooter. Expect her to gravitate to a lead guard role. Epps is more of a do-everything guard who stops at nothing to win. Her shooting is inconsistent but has solid potential, and she defends hard and attacks the paint. Demirer is a 6-4 post player from Turkey with plenty of length and years of FIBA experience. She is mobile, active and has developmental upside.
 19. Minnesota Golden GophersNo. 40 G Natalie Kussow
No. 58 G Tori Oehrlein
Four-star F Kylee Paben
Three-star F Adit Kuol Minnesota stayed in the Midwest to lock in three skilled players and an interior depth piece. Expect the three four-star recruits to assimilate well as efficient shooters. A 5-10 lefty, Kussow is a shifty scorer who knocks down 3s and gets to the free throw line quite often. She had some epic scoring bursts on the Under Armour circuit this summer. Oehrlein is a gritty guard with a sweet stroke. She's extremely competitive with a strong lower half that helps with her shooting consistency. She was arguably the best shooter on the Power 24 circuit each of the past two summers. Paben is a stretch forward who wins on the glass with effort and is a confrontational defender. She has a knack for chasing down rebounds. Kuol, a 6-4 center, is a Uganda native who now attends The King's Academy in Tennessee.
 20. Kansas JayhawksNo. 33 F Cydnee Bryant
No. 71 F Brooklyn Renn
Three-star G Mollie Ernstes Kansas and Brandon Schneider have pieced together an impressive complementary three-player class. Bryant, a 6-3 dual-sport star who will also play volleyball, is a physical force with an emerging offensive game, including the ability to knock down 3s trailing the play or in the corner. Renn is another 6-3 forward with length, agility and versatility. She has a knack for knowing when to spread the floor or post up smaller defenders, and she's a shot-blocking threat rotating on defense. Expect her to impact the glass on both ends as well. Ernstes has a reputation as a knock down catch-and-shooter.
 21. Oklahoma SoonersNo. 36 F Alliyah Bell
No. 91 G Vienna Murray
Three-star G Sina Hollerl (Austria) Shooting is a staple of Jennie Baranczyk's offensive system at Oklahoma. Her 2026 class is chock-full of it. A 6-2 forward, Bell has an old-school game. The two-time North Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year has a pretty shot, a feathery touch out beyond the arc, and she uses her strength to her advantage in the post. She can play either the four or even some small-ball five for the Sooners. Murray, a 6-1 wing, loves to hunt 3s and showed some signs of an emerging pull-up jumper. She should excel as a three-and-D player in college. Hollerl is a 6-1 shooter out of Austria with a strong frame and sound fundamentals.
 22. Florida GatorsNo. 48 G Arynn Finley
No. 53 PG KK Holman Kelly Rae Finley's latest class has the makings of a future dynamic backcourt. Arynn Finley (no relation) has a winning background on both the high school and club circuit. She has a penchant for making tough shots, and her well-rounded offensive game is tough to defend. She should pair well alongside Holman, who is the ultimate team-first lead guard. She has developed a reputation in the prep ranks as a dogged blue-collar defender. Holman loves to make plays for others, and she can make shots when needed.
 23. Michigan WolverinesNo. 45 C Fope Ayo
No. 56 G Devin Cosgriff Kim Barnes-Arico went to both coasts to land two top-60 players. Expect Ayo, a 6-4 center from Massachusetts, to patrol the paint. While she can deftly score around the rim with either hand, she's a bit of a late bloomer who improved her strength, rebounding and motor this summer. Cosgriff is a high-energy guard who thrives on defense and in transition. Primarily a slasher on offense, she has gotten better at changing speeds and expanded her jump shot over the past year. She is an Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) product.
 24. Texas A&M AggiesNo. 44 PG Rieyan Desouze
No. 59 F Jayda Porter The best recruiting starts at home. Locking up Desouze, the best true point guard in Texas, was a win for Joni Taylor and the Aggies. Desouze is a classic pass-first point guard with sharp handles. While only 5-6, she puts tons of pressure on opposing defenses in the pick-and-roll. Porter missed the summer circuit with injury but when healthy she's a throwback power forward who does damage on the block and on the glass.
 25. NC State WolfpackNo. 38 F Kamora Pruitt
No. 93 F Annsley Trivette Wes Moore and the Wolfpack bolstered their front line with complementary forwards. Pruitt is more of a finesse player with smooth long-distance shooting, though her defense and rebounding need work. Trivette is far more physical. She fought her way onto the SC Next Top 100 with relentless competitiveness inside. She has a nice midrange game to go along with her work around the rim, but she makes her presence known on the defensive side.
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